If you’ve been managing a rental property for a while, you must have come across the terms “PMS” and “channel manager”. You may also know that they refer to the two main types of software that short-term rental hosts use to save time and run their businesses efficiently. But what exactly does a PMS do? […]
PMS and Channel Manager: What’s the Difference, and Which One Do You Need? Read More »
Listing your short-term rental property on Airbnb is one thing. Getting bookings on the platform is another. No matter how much time and effort you put into crafting the perfect title and property description, bookings won’t just start pouring in. You need to make sure that your listing performs well on the most important factors
How to Get More Bookings on Airbnb: 10 Tips for Hosts Read More »
So you’ve listed your short-term rental on Airbnb and a couple of other channels. Maybe you’ve even got your own website. But somehow, you’re still missing a place to really connect with your guests. You may be asking “Should I promote an Airbnb listing on Facebook?” or “What’s the best place to show them why
How to Promote your Airbnb Listing on Facebook in 5 Steps Read More »
As a short-term rental host, you probably put a lot of care and effort into managing your property. So finding out that a guest has damaged your rental or your belongings can be a harrowing experience – even if it was an accident. Repairs and damages can be costly and may even lead to loss
Airbnb Damage Policy: What to Do When a Guest Damages Your Property Read More »
Most short-term rental hosts have an endless to-do list of repetitive tasks that’s nearly impossible to get through in a day. Are you struggling to keep up with: Messaging your guests and writing reviews? Updating your availability on booking channels? Manually adjusting your rates? Doing in-person key handovers? Managing your cleaners and maintenance staff? You’re
Guesty vs Host Tools: A Complete Features Comparison Read More »
I’m thrilled to announce that Host Tools users will now be able to take direct bookings through our Houfy integration. This Houfy integration will bring you a host of benefits including: The ability to create a vacation rental website in a simple way It will enable you to start accepting commission-free online bookings today And it will
Get Direct Bookings With Host Tools: Introducing the New Houfy Integration Read More »
Are you dreaming of starting an Airbnb business but not sure whether it’ll be worth it? Are you wondering “Is Airbnb profitable for hosts?”. Maybe you’re worried about the costs, confused by the red tape, or unsure how much time you can dedicate to running your own business. While it may seem daunting, becoming an Airbnb host
Is Airbnb Profitable for Hosts? Everything You Need to Know Read More »
Do you struggle to keep up with your Airbnb check-ins? If so, have you ever thought about taking a more hands-off approach? In-person key handovers are time-consuming. They’re very hard to work into a busy property manager’s schedule. Plus, things don’t always go to plan: guests can miss their flights, get stuck in traffic, or
Airbnb Self Check-In: 5 Steps to Automating the Check-in Process Read More »
Becoming an Airbnb Superhost has a wide range of benefits. It allows you to get more eyes on your Airbnb listings, inspire trust in guests, distinguish yourself from your competitors, and ultimately increase your short-term rental revenue. In this blog post, we’ll cover all the requirements you need to meet in order to become an
How to Become a Superhost on Airbnb – and Maintain It Read More »
Running any kind of business has its risks – and short-term rentals are no exception. If you decide to rent out your vacation home, you need to make sure that you protect it against unprecedented damages and incidents. After all, things go wrong all the time: even the most well-meaning guests can cause damage or
Vacation Rental Insurance for Owners: A Complete Guide Read More »
